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Cissy

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Cissy is an English diminutive for the names:
1. Cecilia, the modern English and Latin form of Caecilia, an old Latin name meaning “Blind.”
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2. Priscilla, an elaboration of Prisca, a Greek name meaning “Ancient.”
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3. Cissy, or Sissy, is often used as a diminutive of the word “Sister.”

History:
N/A
Please see Priscilla or Cecilia for more information.

Pronunciation: sis-ee.

Alternates: Cissie, Sissie, Sissy.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Cissy (Eleanor Medill) Patterson (1884-1948)
American newspaper owner.

Singers and Entertainers:
Sissy (Elizabeth Mary) Spacek (1949-)
American actress.



Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Cissy

Popularity of Cissy:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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